GRE Word List

ENGULF

to flow over and enclose : overwhelm

The meaning of the word engulf is to flow over and enclose : overwhelm.

Random words

WordMeaning
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
invoketo petition for help or support
aghaststruck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
conspiracythe act of conspiring together
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail